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controller
8BitDo

Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller

Category
Controller
Weight
246 g
Connection
Wireless (2.4 GHz, Bluetooth) + wired
Key specs
TMR sticks, Hall effect triggers, 1000 Hz (2.4 GHz/wired)
Form factor
Xbox layout

What gamers keep saying · from 9 reviews

great performance3great value3bad software1good software1solid build1uncomfortable1

Disappointed on day one with the Ultimate 2 Wireless: its extra buttons can only copy existing controller buttons or run simple macros, not act as unique inputs or keyboard keys, so they are considering returning it.

“I bought an 8bitdo ultimate 2 wireless controller today, and I am solemnly disappointed by how stifled the use of those extra buttons is. You can only assign other already existing controller buttons to them”
negativebad software

A few months in, this player is perfectly happy with the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless.

“I'm perfectly happy with the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless I bought a few months ago”
positive

A self-bought Ultimate 2 Wireless shines for PC: instant 1000Hz response, excellent ABXY, one of the best D-pads, smooth TMR sticks and a great dock; medium-sized for big hands.

“The D-pad is outstanding — one of the best you can get on a controller.”
positivegreat performancegood software

Replacing a dead Xbox controller, a gamer loves the Ultimate 2 Wireless.

“I just recently got the 8bitdo ultimate 2 wireless for $50USD after my old Xbox controller finally bit the dust and I LOVE it.”
positivegreat value

Owning both, a gamer prefers the Ultimate 2 Wireless over the 2C for its better build quality.

“But I really like the wireless better. The build quality is better”
positivesolid build

Owning both, a Linux player finds the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless more polished than the G7 Pro 8K, with flawless Steam Input support.

“I own both, and 8Bitdo, while being cheaper, feels like more polished product.”
positivegreat value

Owns two Ultimate 2 Wireless controllers and adores them.

“I would look at the 8bitdo Ultimate 2 Wireless. I have two of the Xbox layout ones and adore them”
positive

Has used the Ultimate 2 Wireless for a year and trusts it, but their hands cramp after an hour or two.

“that is a thing i dont like too much about the 8bitdo ultimate 2, i feel my hands cramps after a hour or two”
mixeduncomfortable

Owns the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless and is happy with it on PC/Linux: tactile bumpers, trigger locks and good stick feedback, but only basic vibration.

“Overall, I'm happy with this purchase.”
positive

No latency issues in any game on their 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless, and its d-pad suits fighting games.

“I haven't had any issues on my 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless as far as latency goes in any game I've tried”
positivegreat performance

They absolutely love their Ultimate 2 Wireless; the only real gripe is the non-rounded d-pad for precise platformers and fighters.

“To preface this, I absolutely love my Ultimate 2. My ONLY real gripe with it is that the d-pad is not rounded”
positive

A gyro user who loves their Ultimate 2 Wireless hasn't found an upgrade; the Vader 5 and G7 gyros have issues, remarkable for a $40-on-sale pad.

“I also have the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless and also love mine”
positivegreat value

Two years of competitive play with no complaints and good latency even on 2.4 GHz.

“I been using my ultimate 2 wireless for about 2 years and I can't complain.”
positivegreat performance